Supply power to baofeng uv b5 uv b6 radio directly from car with this battery eliminator. There are some trimmed down or missing features on this model compared to the uv 5r, such as fewer channel memories, smaller lcd display, and no 2. If your radio is currently listed in chirp, congratulations, you should be good to go. The slight differences between the two radios can almost immediately be spotted. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt.
Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Baofeng dc 12v car battery eliminator for baofeng uvb5 uvb6. This easytouse radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Audio test handy talky icom v80 vs baofeng uv b5 duration. The baob5b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of. The uvb5 uvb6 software download here worked right out of the box, but dont forget to click the red button to change the language from chinese to english. I downloaded the latest version direct from baofeng the version of software that im using is called baofeng uvb5 v1. I have a baofeng uvb6 which previously worked correctly. I finally got chirp up and running, imported repeaters for cheshire county, then tried to add repeaters for hillsborough county but they wont load into the. Buy baofeng uv b6 dual band walkie talkie 2 way radio.
The uvb5 uvb6 software download here worked right out of the box, but dont. This is caused bu voltage anomalies from fake cables vs 3rd party programming software. Programming handy talky baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 transceiver. I couldnt find it on the miklor website for anyone reading this.
Miklor mailing list baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6. I watched one video on youtube and was able to go from that point with no problems. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Miklor mailing list baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5. Click here for more information spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. This one also had excellent transmit audio, as compared to the uv5r series radios.
Rt5r5rv variant of baofeng uv5r rtb6 use baofeng uvb5 rt1 rt21 rt22 rt5 with 2 power levels variant of baofeng uv5r rt5 with 3 power levels variant of baofeng bff8hp rt6. Anyway, for someone trying to find the answer like i was it is quite simple just select the memory channel you want to delete using the arrow keys and then hold the fm button down. I did not even use it, just turned it on to make sure its not defective. Dc 12v car battery eliminator for baofeng uvb5 uvb6 ham radio. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds. Uv b6 also has better receiver and better stock antenna, i use nagoya rh701 with my uv 5r, but uv b6 stock antenna is better than that rh701, so i have to buy uv b5 6 stock antenna for my 5r. The uv5r metering is either going to display a onebar or allbars display the receiver in the uvb6 and the uvb5. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. And people are rightthe programming software really is a step up from trying to do it on the radios keypad and lcd menu. There are some trimmed down or missing features on this model compared to the uv5r, such as fewer channel memories.
There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. Design as baofeng uvb5 radio back battery, match well with uvb5 uvb6 serial two way radio. As far as chirp not working with the driver that you downloaded from the baofeng website, you didnt provide much useful information that could be used to help you with. Uv b5 b6 user faqs and references things to know that arent in the manual keypad. I had ordered the uv5r from amazon and they shipped the uv5ra. People also reported it works with uv 82 and bf666s. When i was searching for a second baofeng, i came across the uvb5. Thank you for purchasing uv b5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. The uvb5 has an red alarm button just below the antenna where the uvb6 has none. These links will take you to jim mitchells web site to download the software. Since i rather have an encoder, i choose the uv b5. Dc 12v car battery eliminator for baofeng uv b5 uv b6 ham radio. Jan 30, 20 on the surface, it is your typical dual band 5w chinese ht.
This is a very short video aimed at showing how to save simplex channels onto the uvb5 or b6. The uvb5 uvb6 software download here worked right out of the box, but don t. Sep 21, 2014 i couldnt find it on the miklor website for anyone reading this. Its solidly made, seems to behave well, and does a better job than our previous baofeng models. I hope this will answer a lot of the questions by people who are considering these radios. Baofeng two way radio battery charger for baofeng uvb5 uvb6.
Baofeng uvb5 uvb6 storing memory channel in 60 seconds. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. For me, the software supplied on the cd was useless. Of note is the lack of the customary flashlight for. The uv b5 has a rotary selector knob where the led light is on top of the uv b6, which is the primary distinction between the two models. When i opened up the box and picked up the radio, it felt miles better than the oversize tylenol shape of the uv. The uv b5 uv b6 software download here worked right out of the box, but dont forget to click the red button to change the language from chinese to english. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Rt systems baob5 b6 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv b5 and uv b6 hts. Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison.
Of note is the lack of the customary flashlight for the uv b5 and, perhaps more importantly, 2. Aug 31, 20 native baofeng software is somewhat cryptic, and requires too much mousekeyboard actions to configure something meaningful. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv 5r firmware versions, be sure you are using the correct one for your radio, either chirp, baofeng oem or baofeng vip or you will end up with a non working radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Software and usb drivers drivers and usb cables w graphics. Baofeng uvb5 vs uvb6 dual band radio comparison youtube.
Chirp has supported the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 in the daily builds since early april. When i was searching for a second baofeng, i came across the uv b5. Jan 26, 2014 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv 5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. How to use baofeng uvb5 flash light switch for lcd. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. Chirp doesnt seem to work using the baofeng driver software off the. I dont quite understand what the problem is with programming them by the keypad, although others have reported having problems doing this. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. This one also had excellent transmit audio, as compared to the uv 5r series radios. It allows adjusting the power level of the handheld. Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios notes. I wish that baofeng had written their software this way for their other radios. Kg uv commander by jim mitchell free programming software for the wouxun dual band radios. The uv 5r metering is either going to display a onebar or allbars display the receiver in the uv b6 and the uv b5. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found. I tested baoclone on windows 7, linux and mac os x, with uv r5a, uv b5 and bf888s it worked pretty stable. Here are the links to the radios on the baofeng site. The uv82 feels much more comfortable in your hands, the keys are larger and rx audio sounds slightly better, probably as a result of better acoustics.
Kguv commander by jim mitchell free programming software for the wouxun dual band radios. Also, there seem to be two models the uvb5 and the uvb6. The new square body models made since 2014 will always be bfxxx, so anytime you see a new 2015 uv 5r, or new for 2016 uv 5r, it is guaranteed to be a fake. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface.
When i opened up the box and picked up the radio, it felt miles better than the oversize tylenol shape of the. Looking on line, it looks like the main difference is a lamp instead of an encoder knob on the top of the radio. In the world of ham radio transceivers, radios from china are quickly becoming popular for their cost effective devices. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are using the correct one for your radio, either chirp, baofeng oem or baofeng vip or you will end up with a non working radio. Miklor mailing list baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5. Rt systems bao b5 b6 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv b5 and uv b6 hts. Design as baofeng uv b5 radio back battery, match well with uv b5 uv b6 serial two way radio. Page 1 baofeng uvb5 twoway radio users manual page 2 preface thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. A conventional onoffvolume pot is located at the right. Best baofeng ever the uv82 is by far the very best baofeng radio i have ever used, and i own several different uv5ra, uvb5, uvb6 models. Also, there seem to be two models the uv b5 and the uv b6. However, even though the b5 has a better front end, im thinking of going with the 5r mainly because of accessories. What caught my eye first was the manual tuning knob at the top of the radio, a great replacement to the flashlight that i think is a good feature but never end up using. Best baofeng ever the uv 82 is by far the very best baofeng radio i have ever used, and i own several different uv 5ra, uv b5, uv b6 models.
The uv82 feels much more comfortable in your hands, the keys are larger and rx audio sounds slightly better, probably as a. Supply power to baofeng uvb5 uvb6 radio directly from car with this battery eliminator. You can view the comparison chart in a web browser, in a pdf viewer, or save it as an image. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Page 2 preface thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. Preface thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. Adjustment without proper test equipment canwill damage the transmitter. Dec 18, 2012 at the right we have the standard kenwood compatible 3. For those who wants to know about uvb5, i can easily hit the repeaters located. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds since early april. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Native baofeng software is somewhat cryptic, and requires too much mousekeyboard actions to configure something meaningful. The baob5b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc.
The uvb5 has a channel select knob at the top of the radio where the uvb6 has an led flashlight. The uvb5 has a rotary selector knob where the led light is on top of the uvb6, which is the primary distinction between the two models. If your radio is not listed, download the latest chirp software and try. The bao b5 b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Its battery eliminator, not real battery specification. I got the b6 because i like having a flashlight and i hate the alarm button but i wish the b5 had a flashlight because changing the frequency with those tiny buttons gets annoying, also both the b5 and b6 have terribly small buttons for big hands. Tbe uv82 is the easiest to hold of the bunch because it is larger. Uvb6 also has better receiver and better stock antenna, i use nagoya rh701 with my uv5r, but uvb6 stock antenna is better than that rh701, so i have to buy uvb56 stock antenna for my 5r. Its the first baofeng that feels like a serious ht, kinda reminding me ok, a little of my yaesu ft60r. Uvb5 b6 user faqs and references things to know that arent in the manual keypad. In my experience this is one of the strong points of the radio.
Ive been very happy with the baofeng uv5ra, but baofeng has released some newer models on the market so i thought it was time to take a look at the current offerings. This is how to program baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 youtube. Also the uv 5r itself as well as uv b5, b6 and b7 was discontinued by baofeng in 2014 in favor the bff8 series, sticking to the bf prefix for the square body models. Buy baofeng uvb6 dual band walkie talkie 2 way radio.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Uvb6 is just like the uvb5, except the 6 has a flashlight instead of the channel encoder knob. Listed under the radio equipmentvhfuhf handhelds category that is about vhfuhf handhelds trasceivers. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The information presented herein will help you to derive maximum performance from your radio. Programming gb3da repeater into the baofeng uvb6 essex ham. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. I tested baoclone on windows 7, linux and mac os x, with uvr5a, uvb5 and bf888s it worked pretty stable. When i turn on the power, the lcd shows all segments but wont fully boot up. Aug 22, 20 we take a look at the baofeng uv b6 handheld amateur radio. Baofeng two way radio battery charger for baofeng uvb5 uv. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv b5 and baofeng uvb6. If it was fcc certified it would take the place of my favorite from the uv5ra. The baob5 b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc.
On top we find a rotary encoder which can be used to change frequency, channel, or menus and underlying parameters. In this video, we unbox the latest baofeng, run through some of the functions and give it a try. On the surface, it is your typical dual band 5w chinese ht. Rt systems baob5b6 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uvb5 and uvb6 hts. Other than that i cant say it differs much from the uv5ra. Uv5r any variant vs uvb5 i want a companion radio to my uv82. Baofeng dc 12v car battery eliminator for baofeng uvb5 uv.
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